Safeguarding at Synergy Gymnastics
Meet our Safeguarding Team
Everybody that works or volunteers at Synergy has a responsibility for Safeguarding. In addition, the designated people below have specific roles and responsibilities for Safeguarding.
Louise Mearns
Lead Welfare Officer louise@synergygymnastics.co.uk
Levent Charles
Director with Responsibility for Safeguarding levent@synergygymnastics.co.uk
Shireen Pela
Welfare Officer shireen@synergygymnastics.co.uk
Becky Cameron-Lewis
Welfare Officer becky@synergygymnastics.co.uk
Policies and Procedures
In this section you can read or download key documents which relate to Safeguarding at Synergy Gymnastics. A wider selection of helpful documents can also be found on our dedicated Club Policies Page.
Safeguard-ing Policy
This document details how we help keep children and vulnerable people safe.
Anti-Bullying Policy
Find out how we take a pro-active approach to prevent bullying.
Online Safety Agreement
Read our procedures that apply to online sessions involving young people.
Gymnast Code of Conduct
Read about the expectations we have of our gymnasts.
Staff Code of Conduct
Discover the high standards expected of our coaches, wider staff and volunteers.
Photo and Filming Policy
We are committed to protecting the privacy of our members.
Who else can I contact about Safeguarding?
The Welfare and Safe Sports Team at British Gymnastics has a focus on Safeguarding across the sport including responding to complaints and concerns raised by it’s members. Contact BG Customer service and ask for a member of the team on 03451297129 or welfareandsafesport@british-gymnastics.org
There is also a team of regional welfare officers who support clubs, club members and the work of the Welfare and Safe Sports Team at British Gymnastics. Synergy Gymnastics is affiliated to the London Gymnastics Region whose Welfare Officer is Louise Doyle: welfare@london-gymnastics.org